Safe and Secure Shopping

SSL
SSL, which stands for Secure Sockets Layers, is a protocol developed by Netscape for transmitting private documents via the Internet. SSL works by using a private key to encrypt data that's transferred over the SSL connection. Both Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer support SSL, and many Web Sites, including Uptown Enterprises, use the protocol to obtain confidential information, such as credit card numbers. By convention, Web pages that require an SSL connection start with https: instead of http:.

Safe
Uptown Enterprises provides a safe and secure shopping environment for our patrons. Most consumers are unaware that it is statistically safer to use your credit card over the Internet than in traditional stores and restaurants. These businesses use a multiple copy sales draft, which requires your signature. The employee now has access to not only your credit card number but signature as well. Internet transactions are performed electronically without a multiple copy sales draft making your purchase safer.

Secure
We utilize the latest in encryption technology, SSL (Secure Sockets Layer). This technology is compatible with Netscape Navigator version 2.0 and above, Microsoft Explorer version 3.0 and above and AOL version 3.0 and above. SSL encrypts your credit card number by transforming the data into an unreadable format. Only an authorized processor can convert this information to complete the transaction.

When the secure page is activated in your browser you will see your security button in a locked or closed position and you will see a symbol such as the one below. This means you are in a Secure Environment and all information sent to us will be encrypted and secured - guaranteed!